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[Afro]

Samorost 3 is point and click exploration adventure game from the makers of Machinarium.

The game is a loose continuation of small web games Samorost (2003) and Samorost 2 (2005).
Five years in the making, Samorost 3 is our biggest and most ambitious project up to date.

One day, the little space gnome finds a strange magical flute that fell down from the sky, and with its help he is able to build a
new spaceship, explore 5 different planets and 4 moons, solve many mysteries, and also find out where the flute is coming from.

· Release Dates:

Windows & Mac: March 24 (9am PDT, 5pm GMT)​

iOS & Android: TBD​

· Price: $19.99
· Buy directly from devs! Also on Steam, GOG, Humble Store.
· Samorost 3 Cosmic Edition - containing the full game, a digital art book and its original soundtrack - will be available for $24.99.

Steam | Teaser | Website

Q&A

Q. Can one play Samorost 3 without having played 1 & 2?

A. Samorost 3 is completely independent game so you don't have to play Samorost 1 or 2 at all. the first two are very old, small games with
medicore game design. Samorost 3 is much bigger (in fact, significantly bigger than Machinarium) with the story which is not connected with previous titles.

Q. Coming to consoles?

A. There’s no word yet on whether Samorost 3 will be heading to consoles as Amanita Design’s 2009 game Machinarium did. Hopefully in the near future.

Reviews

Kill Screen:

Samorost 3 is the best adventure game in years.

PC Gamer:

A warm and joyful adventure through a magical world; obtuse at times, but more interested in delighting than challenging.

RPS:

Samorost is where it all began for Amanita Design, and this return to the series, following their huge raise in reputation and awareness with Machinarium and Botanicula, is a stunning labour of love. Phenomenally beautiful, exquisitely animated, and constantly delightful and joyous, this is a lovely thing. But it’s also the hardest game they’ve made so far, and I’m not sure that’s always for the best.

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The |OT| header is a .GIF btw.

 

[epmode]

Yes, I will purchase this.

 

[Buttonbasher]

Had no idea this is out tomorrow. I'm excited to finally play it!

 

[Enk]

Can't believe it's been over a decade since the last Samorost came out. Very charming little adventure games with an odd sense of humor that I really like. Can't wait to play this one.

 

[Dog Problems]

Really, really excited for this one. Love the first two.

 

[Visualante2]

Gonna drunk some green tea and chill out playing this tomorrow night. Hope it is a big game for $20. I remember them saying like 30 hour console like experience at one point.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Oh wow, this is coming out now? I had almost forgotten about it. Given how much I enjoyed Machinarium and the aesthetics of Samorost 1 and 2, I'll definitely have to get this.

 

[1upsuper]

Woah, I had no idea this was a thing. Loved the first two. I'll have to pick this up.

 

[Visualante2]

Kill screen liked it: https://killscreen.com/articles/samorost-3-is-the-best-adventure-game-in-years/

Sounds like just more Samorost to me.

 

[JaseC]

This crept up quickly. It feels as though just last week I was bemoaning the 2016 release date.

Machinarium 2 next, pretty please.

 

[Afro]

Kill screen liked it: https://killscreen.com/articles/samorost-3-is-the-best-adventure-game-in-years/

Thanks, added to the OP. "Best adventure game is years."

Machinarium 2 next, pretty please.

Oh yes.

 

[More_Badass]

ACG review: Buy/"Well worth picking up"

 

[Deleted member 102362]

Is the Cosmic Edition not coming to Steam? I can only get the game plus the DLC which is more than $24.99.

 

[JaseC]

Is the Cosmic Edition not coming to Steam? I can only get the game plus the DLC which is more than $24.99.

Apparently Amanita doesn't want to sell it on Steam (Store/Retail Key sub -> CD Key sub). The difference is only a couple of bucks, though, unless you're in a region wherein games are cheaper by default and were hoping for a "discount".

Edit: Ah, I see, Amanita was setting up a bundle as opposed to a multi-app package.

 

[Afro]

Is the Cosmic Edition not coming to Steam? I can only get the game plus the DLC which is more than $24.99.

Cosmic Edition is $25 directly from the dev's website.

 

[More_Badass]

The teaser came out in 2013. Glad to see this finally release

 

[Deleted member 102362]

Never mind, Cosmic Edition is now on Steam. Thanks anyway guys!

 

[JaseC]

Never mind, Cosmic Edition is now on Steam. Thanks anyway guys!

Bah, I bought the game + DLC just a few minutes ago. Oh well, enjoy the small tip, Amanita.

 

[cpp_is_king]

Gave up on waiting for this game, glad to see it finished

 

[More_Badass]

RPS review

Samorost is where it all began for Amanita Design, and this return to the series, following their huge raise in reputation and awareness with Machinarium and Botanicula, is a stunning labour of love. Phenomenally beautiful, exquisitely animated, and constantly delightful and joyous, this is a lovely thing. But it’s also the hardest game they’ve made so far, and I’m not sure that’s always for the best.

 

[BluWacky]

Oh, this is just lovely. I didn't expect some simple clarinet music to move me so much. Amanita's games are always beautiful and this is no exception - it's the music this time that is impressing me in particular. I just did a puzzle where (second planet spoilers)

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you have to make three lizards sing a song to open something. The puzzle involves sliding "thistles" up and down to produce the correct tune - but EVERY level of the thistle for each lizard produces a different harmony/vocal percussion line, so you can mix and match them to your heart's content

. It's marvellous.

With that said, I'm, um, stuck, quite early on. Given that it has an inbuilt hint system, I am a bit flummoxed as to why.

(spoilers for the second planet)

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I get that I have to do something with popping the turtle's bubble-wrap back, but I don't really understand what. The hint suggests that, when you use the trumpet, the ghost that comes out of the turtle should show you a path or similar, but the turtle just swallows it instantly. I've tried following what I think is the pattern the hint shows you, but it doesn't do anything as far as I can see - and I don't understand WHY that's the pattern, either.

Can anyone explain this one to me?

 

[Granjinha]

I loved, LOVED Machinarium.

Botanicula, not so much.

So many games to play, i don't think i will buy this yet

 

[JaseC]

It's probably safe to assume that while the game may be difficult, there isn't anything as frustrating as Machinarium's pre-patch five in a row mini-game, haha.

Also, for what it's worth, the Steam version is completely DRM-free.

 

[Dog Problems]

Happy to hear it's difficult. Not sure when I'll get around to playing but I hope it provides a good challenge.

 

[wouwie]

This looks great. I'm not familiar with the Samorost games but i enjoyed Machinarium a lot. I also bought Botanicula on iOS but never played it so far. I might actually start that one first. I'd love to play Samorost on console though so i hope a console version is announced at some point.

 

[inm8num2]

PC Gamer - 87/100

A warm and joyful adventure through a magical world; obtuse at times, but more interested in delighting than challenging.

 

[8-Bit Sunset]

Oh I'm so glad this is out now.
And that music <3

 

[Possumowner]

Brilliant,was looking at reviews earlier and all pretty positive.Very sweet game,bought.

 

[jett]

Does it have good controller support?

 

[Furo]

Does it have good controller support?

You play it with mouse and keyboard (well, mostly mouse)

 

[Furo]

With that said, I'm, um, stuck, quite early on. Given that it has an inbuilt hint system, I am a bit flummoxed as to why.

(spoilers for the second planet)

Spoiler

I get that I have to do something with popping the turtle's bubble-wrap back, but I don't really understand what. The hint suggests that, when you use the trumpet, the ghost that comes out of the turtle should show you a path or similar, but the turtle just swallows it instantly. I've tried following what I think is the pattern the hint shows you, but it doesn't do anything as far as I can see - and I don't understand WHY that's the pattern, either.

Can anyone explain this one to me?

Spoiler

You need to play the trumpet, pop all bubbles and play the trumpet again, then it should show you the right way to hit the bubbles. Pop them all and play the trumpet again, see here at 2:55 https://youtu.be/ByeZWnT3U8o?t=2m56s

 

[unknownstranger]

Only learned about this game today. Haven't played the first 2 but really liked Machinarium and LOVED Botanicula so I just bought this. Can't wait for it to finish downloading.

 

[Afro]

Only learned about this game today. Haven't played the first 2 but really liked Machinarium and LOVED Botanicula so I just bought this. Can't wait for it to finish downloading.

I PM'd you a Steam copy of Samorost 2.

 

[jett]

You play it with mouse and keyboard (well, mostly mouse)

Well that sucks.

 

[Karak]

ACG review: Buy/"Well worth picking up"

Thanks for posting my sir.
Ya just hilariously awesome. Odd walking around the hairy gonads of some space creature, but still awesome.

 

[epmode]

This game is so beautiful. Above and beyond Amanita's earlier games even. I love that it even has some inventory management!

(I'd still love to have a new Machinarium though)

 

[Fantastapotamus]

I had NO IDEA there was a Samorost 3. And it's out today. Holy shit, yes I'm gonna buy this as soon as I'm at my gaming PC again.

 

[jetsetrez]

I absolutely adore all of Amanita's work. I genuinely think they're the most underrated developer in the industry. I will say I kind of wish this were more bite-sized like the previous Samorost games and Botanicula, but maybe making it more substantial in size will earn them more mainstream attention. I will be picking it up as soon as I have the time and money.

 

[roadrunn3r]

Well that sucks.

It's a point & click adventure game... it's like navigating your browser (and I sure hope you aren't using a controller for that).

 

[brainzelda]

Anyone have any hints for the *spoilers for the last zone*

Spoiler

rotating pan flute puzzle? I'm confident the sound pattern is correct but maybe the puzzle is about the water, and not necessarily the correct sound pattern. Is the heron important?

 

[unknownstranger]

Just had a glitch where I was stuck controlling an item and couldn't move my character. Hoping it's fixed when I log back on.

 

[Furo]

So uh

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After the second planet what should I do with the fruits on this floating wood? I have apples etc. but don`t see anywhere to interact with them, besides growing flowers

 

[BluWacky]

Anyone have any hints for the *spoilers for the last zone*

Spoiler

rotating pan flute puzzle? I'm confident the sound pattern is correct but maybe the puzzle is about the water, and not necessarily the correct sound pattern. Is the heron important?

You've probably solved this by now, but there are two puzzles here.

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One involves the sound pattern, which is for an achievement only. The other is for progression, and involves which hole you deliver water to last.

 

[Messofanego]

How long is this? Just bought the Cosmic edition. I loved Botanicula, didn't play enough of Machinarium.

 

[BluWacky]

How long is this? Just bought the Cosmic edition. I loved Botanicula, didn't play enough of Machinarium.

In all honesty, not very. Steam tells me I got to the end in about 2 and a half hours. They were an excellent use of that time, and I do not begrudge the cost in the slightest - every minute of it was spent marvelling at something (or being stuck on a puzzle...)

I hope this doesn't put people off the game. The price might seem high for the length, but the production values are excellent and this is not a "narrative experience" with all the derogatory connotations thereof.

 

[Niraj]

Too much on my plate at the moment, but definitely picking this up down the line. Love Amanita Design.

 

[gingerbeardman]

Is this mouse only?

I'd like to play it using hand controller beamed from my Mac to my Apple TV. Possible?

Does it have good controller support?

You play it with mouse and keyboard (well, mostly mouse)

Well that sucks.

Ah.

I'll try setting up ControllerMate to have my gamepad move the mouse pointer.

 

[More_Badass]

In all honesty, not very. Steam tells me I got to the end in about 2 and a half hours. They were an excellent use of that time, and I do not begrudge the cost in the slightest - every minute of it was spent marvelling at something (or being stuck on a puzzle...)

I hope this doesn't put people off the game. The price might seem high for the length, but the production values are excellent and this is not a "narrative experience" with all the derogatory connotations thereof.

2.5 hours? You seem to be the one low end. Destructoid says around 5-6, and the Steam reviews range from 4 to 9.

 

[More_Badass]

Finally picked this up and damn, it has to be the most gorgeous game I've played this year so far, and that's counting Oxenfree, Firewatch, and SuperHOT. This is a labor of love, which I think a work in any medium has to be when it's a sequel released 11 years after the last game and has this much care and polish and artistic confidence.

 

[Messofanego]

In all honesty, not very. Steam tells me I got to the end in about 2 and a half hours. They were an excellent use of that time, and I do not begrudge the cost in the slightest - every minute of it was spent marvelling at something (or being stuck on a puzzle...)

Excellent! Love me some short lengths.